Teen scooter gang endangers pedestrians and drivers A group of young electric scooter and bicycle users in Seoul has been causing growing concerns among citizens due to their reckless driving habits, which pose a threat to the safety of pedestrians and drivers, according to police and safety experts, Tuesday.Aug 6, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Finance minister unveils measures for e-commerce vendors after Qoo10 payment delays Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday unveiled policy measures for e-commerce vendors, as such vendors were hit by the recent payment delays of Qoo10-owned platforms TMON and WeMakePrice.Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap
Cabinet passes motion requesting parliamentary reconsideration of 4 broadcasting bills The Cabinet passed a motion Tuesday calling for parliamentary reconsideration of four bills aimed at changing the governance structure of public broadcasters.Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap
In Korea, politics matter even in relationships “I cannot kiss someone who supports President Yoon Suk Yeol, even if it’s Cha Eun-woo,” an office worker surnamed Lee in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, said.Aug 5, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Electric Mercedes-Benz sedan was parked for 3 days before catching fire: police An electric Mercedes-Benz sedan had been parked in an underground apartment garage for nearly three days before exploding on its own and catching fire, police officials said Monday.Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
100 Philippine caregivers arrive in Seoul for foreign domestic worker pilot program A group of 100 Philippine caregivers are set to arrive in Korea early Tuesday as part of a pilot project aimed at supplying foreign workers to domestic households, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.Aug 5, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Men account for over 30% of workers on parental leave in 1st half One-third of employees who took parental leave in the first half of this year were men, marking the first time the proportion of men has surpassed 30 percent in Korea.Aug 4, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Yoon to go on summer vacation this week President Yoon Suk Yeol will go on a summer vacation starting Monday, a presidential official said Sunday.Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
Nearly 2,500 cases of banned items detected at Korean airports over past 4.5 years: data Nearly 2,500 cases of prohibited items, including live ammunition and Tasers, have been detected during security checks at Korean airports over the past four and a half years, data showed Sunday.Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
Exports of kimchi hit record high in H1 amid rising popularity of Korean food Korea's exports of kimchi hit a fresh record high in the first half of this year, driven by the growing global popularity of Korean cuisine, particularly in North America and Europe, data showed Sunday.Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
